Travel
Whether you’re planning an extended vacation to Europe or a weekender in one of Australia’s capital cities, we’ll help you travel safely, cheaply, and stress-free.
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10 Ways to Get Better at Hiking
A hike can be as easy as a walk in the park (literally), but when you start covering more interesting terrain, you’ll quickly meet challenges. Maybe you’re out of breath when you head up hills, or maybe you never manage to pack the right things or wear the right clothes. Here are 10 tips for…
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How to Keep Your Layover From Being a Complete Waste
Anyone who has tried to book a flight in recent months has probably noticed that the choices still aren’t great. Prices are high, flight time options are limited, and layovers are long. But what if you could use that long layover to your advantage — by briefly exploring a city you might otherwise never visit.…
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When to Book Your Hotel Room to Actually Get the Best Rates
Turns out there’s a sweet spot for booking hotels cheaply. Contrary to what you might expect, a recent Nerdwallet study concludes that it’s cheaper to book a hotel 15 days before your stay — not months before, as is the conventional wisdom. However, there are trade-offs to consider, not least of which is ensuring that…
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How to Use ‘Trip Stacking’ to Keep COVID From Ruining Your Holiday Plans
With travel bans, increased airline cancellations, and general uncertainty related to the Delta variant, people are booking overlapping vacations to ensure that they’ll be able to travel — what’s known as “trip stacking.” Basically, it’s a back-up plan that ensures you’ll still travel on the days you’ve already booked off, even if your initial travel…